I had heard horror stories from various moms with children Thomas' age so when I decided to take Thomas to see Santa this morning, I knew it could be U.G.L.Y. I imagined Thomas would be extremely clingy, definitely crying and possibly verbally protesting. In reality, it wasn't quite that bad.It all started out good. He enjoyed watching all the kids run around before Santa arrived. He didn't mind the 25 minute wait in line to see Santa. He even smiled and looked happy when he was next in line to see Santa.
Then it was our turn to see the big guy. Thomas was not a happy camper. Fortunately for us, this particular Santa was very soft-spoken and patient. We still didn't get a smiling photo, but we didn't get a crying photo either so it was all good. Definitely better than I was expecting and Thomas was happy afterwards. He ate the sucker Santa gave him (which, incidently, turned his mouth and both hands blue), did a little happy jig in front of Santa and blew him a couple of kisses as we said our goodbyes.
Maybe next year will be better...?
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